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June 2021

Looking ahead to a season of sun and sailing this month with 10 checks to get your boat back on the water safely after lockdown, plus the ultimate buyer's guide to solar panels for soaking up the free battery recharging power from the sky. We get aboard a serial-hybrid canalboat and a converted fishing trawler plus the best used boat from Italy and Slovenia

Practical Boat Owner

Practical Boat Owner

Building a tent for the PBO project boat

Dropping the kite: a top tip

What is a safe speed in reduced visibility?

Improve the shape of your roller-genoa

Not Cooking with Gas?

Use a chain sheet when reaching

Stay safe on the water

June 2021

Dangerous gas hoses – make sure your boat’s rubber piping doesn’t look like this!

How to troubleshoot an outboard engine – video guide

How to check your rigging – video guide